Housing & Dining Accommodations
Office of Student Access and AccommodationsHousing Accommodations
Any student requesting housing accommodations for the Boston and Worcester campuses based on a documented disability is required to complete all steps of the Housing Selection Process. This includes filling out the Housing Selection application and paying the housing deposit by the specified deadline.
Students can begin the accommodation process with the Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAA) as early as possible by:
- Completing the Student Request for Services (SRS) Form
- Submitting relevant clinical documentation documenting a disability
Once a new student has submitted documentation and completed the SRS form, they will receive an email confirming receipt of the SRS and requesting their availability for an appointment. Students must respond to this outreach to schedule an appointment with an OSAA staff member.
After the intake appointment and completion of the above steps, OSAA will follow up with the student regarding eligibility determination and the next steps.
It is important to note that any student who is determined to be eligible for housing accommodations must still follow the regular housing selection process. Eligibility for housing accommodations does not guarantee that housing will be secured.
For any questions related to Residence Life or the housing process, please contact Residence Life directly.
- Boston Residential Living & Learning: residencelife@mcphs.edu
- Worcester Residence Life: residencelife.wor@mcphs.edu
Housing accommodations are based on disability-related needs and are exclusively for the student with a documented disability. Requests for specific housing assignments based on student preferences, such as:
- A specific type of living environment -
- A specific building location
- Desired roommates or suitemates
- A quiet place to study
are not considered reasonable accommodations through OSAA.
Please note that OSAA does not assign specific housing locations. OSAA validates the need for and determines eligibility for specific housing accommodations, while Residence Life decides the location where these accommodations will be provided.
Housing Accommodation Request Deadlines
Student Type | Summer Semester | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Returning MCPHS students must complete their request for OSAA Accommodations no later than: | 4/1 | 3/1 | 12/1 |
New MCPHS students must complete their request for OSAA Accommodations no later than: | 4/1 | 5/15 | 12/1 |
Dining Accommodations
Students with food allergies or certain medical conditions have several dining options available. They can choose to eat from the general meal lines or work with Sodexo to find meal alternatives. If you have questions about dining in our dining hall due to food allergies, please contact Sodexo for assistance.
Students who wish to request dining accommodations should submit a Student Request Services form along with appropriate documentation to OSAA. This documentation must come from a licensed healthcare provider or a specialty physician. It should include the diagnosis and explain the need for a medically restricted diet while adhering to our general documentation guidelines.
Please note that self-diagnosis, parental diagnosis, or diagnoses from non-licensed providers for food allergies, food intolerances, or non-celiac gluten intolerance will not be considered valid documentation. For more information, please refer to our documentation guidelines.